News Topic:J&K General Administration Department

Government winds up Backward Classes Commission in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday issued a formal order announcing the winding up of Backward Classes Commission that was constituted under the State Backward Classes Act 1997.

Domicile status now eligibility for admission to educational institutions

With the issuance of Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules 2020, the UT government has made Domicile Status Certificate as an eligibility condition for admission to educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir.

HC seeks Govt’s response if PRC has lost relevance in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued a notice to J&K government, seeking its response on whether or not Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) has lost its relevance following abrogation of Article 35(A) by BJP-led government last year.

Educational institutions to remain closed till May 31

The Government on Friday ordered closure of all educational institutions, training institutes till May 31.

J&K Government winds up Vigilance Commission

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday issued a formal order announcing the winding up of Jammu and Kashmir Vigilance Commission that was constituted under the Jammu and Kashmir State Vigilance Commission Act 2011.

J&K Government to come up with rules for domicile law on jobs

SRINAGAR — The government will soon come up with rules for implementation of the domicile law on jobs in Jammu & Kashmir, sources said.Highly...

In J&K, Civil Secretariat to remain functional in both capitals

SRINAGAR — In an unprecedented move, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered that Civil Secretariat will remain functional in both the capitals...

Wearing face masks mandatory in Civil Secretariat Jammu

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Government has made wearing of face masks for the officers, staff and visitors in the Civil Secretariat Jammu as...

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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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